Fri. Nov. 15 -- The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra carries on the wild-rolling Tapscott spirit propelled by drummer Mekala Session. Always great. At the World Stage, 4321 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park 90008; 9pm (two sets); $20; www.theworldstage.org.
Fri. Nov. 15 -- Portland's Nightfell deliver spooky pounding roar with good guitar tones. Plus Mortal Wound, Zoloa, Karst. At Five Star Bar, 267 S. Main St., downtown 90012; 9pm; $10; https://fivestarbardtla.com; (323) 428-4492.
Fri.-Sat. Nov. 15-16 -- Oh yeah! It's stirring pianist Joshua White finishing up a three-night stand with bassist Anna Butterss and drummer Christian Euman (Fri.); and bassist Dean Hulett and drummer Tyler Kreutel (Sat.). Hear him stretch, he can do it all. At Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., L.A. 90045 (near LAX in front of Marriott Courtyard); 8 & 9:30pm; $20 plus one-drink minimum per set; full bar; snacks; small parking lot in rear, reduced-rate validated parking at nearby Joe's Auto Park; (424) 800-2006; www.samfirstbar.com.
Sun. Nov. 17 -- Ornette cornetist Bobby Bradford presents "Stealin' Home," his tribute to Jackie Robinson, with help from Vinny Golia and friends. Also, the Donavan/Muradian Quartet performs songs played at Jackie Robinson's first "Afternoon of Jazz" concert in 1963. A presentation of the Baseball Reliquary at Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena 91106; 7pm; free (line up before doors open at 6:30 to increase likelihood of admission, as previous "Stealin'" presentations at other larger venues have been full).
Sun. Nov. 17 -- After many years, L.A. Free Music Society co-founder Joe Potts logs his final hosting of "Soundshoppe," SASSAS's monthly open electronix jam. Other cities don't have stuff like this. At Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 1pm; free; www.sassas.org.
Sun. Nov. 17 -- Trumpeter Elliott Caine's ensemble taps the traditional vibe of the early '60s, before jazzmen stopped wearing suits and before they started again. Well-curated covers and vibey originals. At the York Bar and Restaurant, 5018 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 7:30-10pm; no cover; (323) 255-9675.
Tues. Nov. 19 -- Millennial emo-metal leaders Atreyu return with support from Tennessee deathcore journeymen Whitechapel, plus He Is Legend, Tempting Fate, Santa Cruz. At the Belasco Theater, 1050 S. Hill St., downtown 90015; doors 6pm; $28; all ages; www.goldenvoice.com.
Wed. Nov. 20 -- Foundation 919 is an exciting avant group of veteran and younger improvisers-composers featuring drummer Breeze Smith, windman Vinny Golia, pianist Cathlene Pineda and bassist Miller Wrenn. At Mr. Musichead Gallery, 7420 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90046; 7:30pm; $20-$30; www.justjazz.tv.
Thurs. Nov. 21 -- When modern malletman Brad Dutz says he's presenting a comic opera written by himself and Sunspace proprietor Noel Rhodes, you have no idea what to expect, other than the unusual. And how often can you say that? The ensemble features bass clarinetist Brian Walsh, English-hornist Dr. Paul Sherman, cellist Chris Votek and Mr. Dutz on marimba. At Sunspace, 9683 Sunland Blvd., Shadow Hills 91040; 8-10pm; $10.